Plante: “Immigrants contribute to Montreal’s economic, social & cultural vitality and to the dynamism of French”

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante has responded to anti-immigrant comments made during a debate by Quebec Immigration Minister Jean Boulet. He said, “80% of immigrants go to Montreal, don’t work, don’t speak French and don’t adhere to Québécois values,” and has since quasi-apologized.

“Mr. Boulet had to withdraw his remarks, which go against all our efforts to integrate newcomers. Montreal is a land of welcome for immigrants, who contribute to the economic, social and cultural vitality and to the dynamism of French.”

—Valérie Plante

Monsieur Boulet devait retirer ses propos, qui vont à l’encontre de tous nos efforts pour intégrer les nouveaux arrivants.

Montréal est une terre d’accueil pour les immigrants, qui contribuent à la vitalité économique, sociale et culturelle et au dynamisme du français.#polqc

— Valérie Plante (@Val_Plante) September 28, 2022

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